2022 Volkswagen Taos Reliability
The 2022 Volkswagen Taos has 325 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and service brakes. Compared with nearby Taos model years (2022–2024), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Taos's typical year, while the 2024 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
325
NHTSA owner complaints
6
Recall campaigns
6
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2022 Volkswagen Taos complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 model year, filed between 2021 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 147 | 45% |
| Service brakes | 64 | 20% |
| Electrical system | 62 | 19% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 57 | 18% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 52 | 16% |
| Unknown or other | 46 | 14% |
| Speed control / throttle | 17 | 5% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 12 | 4% |
2022 Volkswagen Taos recalls
6 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2022 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V615000 | Aug 6, 2021 | Engine & cooling — engine / engine control module (ecu/ecm) / software | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop. |
| 21V651000 | Aug 20, 2021 | Fuel system — delivery / hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Taos vehicles. The underhood fuel supply quick-connector may detach from the fuel supply line causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment. |
| 22V176000 | Mar 23, 2022 | Suspension | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode,… |
| 22V514000 | Jul 20, 2022 | Backup camera / back-over prevention — sensing system / camera | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory… |
| 22V687000 | Sep 14, 2022 | Engine & cooling — engine / engine control module (ecu/ecm) / software | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 TAOS vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The engine control unit (ECU) software may cause a stall when coming to a stop. |
| 23V214000 | Mar 29, 2023 | Fuel system — delivery / fuel pump | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 TAOS vehicles. The fuel delivery pump may break, which could cause a sudden engine stall. |
How the 2022 compares with nearby Taos years
Verdicts compare these Taos model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 (this page) | 325 | 6 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2023 | 110 | 0 | Engine | Solid |
| 2024 | 56 | 0 | Service brakes | Better year |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2022 Volkswagen Taos on the used market
- Median asking price $18,489 at a median 53,585 miles, across 1,143 live US dealer listings in CarWhere's depreciation study.
What to check on a used 2022 Volkswagen Taos
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Fuel system: smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 6 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2022 Volkswagen Taos reliability FAQ
Is the 2022 Volkswagen Taos reliable?
The 2022 Volkswagen Taos has 325 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and service brakes. Compared with nearby Taos model years (2022–2024), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Taos's typical year, while the 2024 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2022 Volkswagen Taos problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos are engine (147), service brakes (64), electrical system (62), fuel / propulsion system (57). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 Volkswagen Taos, including 21V615000 (engine & cooling — engine / engine control module (ecu/ecm) / software) and 21V651000 (fuel system — delivery / hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2022 Volkswagen Taos compare with the 2021 and 2023 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2023 has 110 complaints and 0 recalls (solid). The 2022 has 325 complaints and 6 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2022 Volkswagen Taos?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2022 Taos, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.